Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
106
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
117
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 24 | 25 | 25 | 32 | 106 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 31 | 26 | 38 | 22 | 117 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets pulled away from the Nuggets 117-106. Hornets' offense had its way with the Nuggets. The Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Hornets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nuggets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.